(Provisional translation)
February 24, 2011
Financial Services Agency

FSA publishes English translations of laws related to “Introduction of Consolidated Regulation and Supervision of Securities Companies”

Financial Services Agency (FSA) introduced the consolidated regulation and supervision of securities companies, which will come into effect on April 1st, 2011, based on the 2010 amendment of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, etc. Today, the FSA publishes English translations of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, Order for Enforcement of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, and Cabinet Office Ordinance on Financial Instruments Business, etc. related to “Introduction of Consolidated Regulation and Supervision of Securities Companies.”

Please note that these are unofficial translations. Only the original Japanese texts of laws and regulations have legal effect. The translations are to be used solely as reference material to aid in understanding of Japanese laws and regulations. The Government of Japan shall not be held responsible for the accuracy, reliability or currency of the legislative material posted on this website, or for any consequences resulting from use of the information on this website. For all purposes of interpreting and applying laws and regulations to any legal issue or dispute, users should consult with the original Japanese texts published in the official gazette.

(Attachment)

• Financial Instruments and Exchange Act related to “Introduction of Consolidated Regulation and Supervision of Securities Companies” (PDF:105KB)
• Order for Enforcement of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act related to “Introduction of Consolidated Regulation and Supervision of Securities Companies” (PDF:65KB)
• Cabinet Office Ordinance on Financial Instruments Business, etc. related to “Introduction of Consolidated Regulation and Supervision of Securities Companies” (PDF:233KB)

(Reference)

• Outline for amendment of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, etc. in 2010 (PDF:474KB)